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Coronavirus Forces Reopened Churches to Shut Doors Again

May 22nd, 2020

A Georgia church is closing its doors after a brief re-open, as several congregants tested positive for coronavirus. The event has reignited the debate on whether churches should be open at all during this pandemic. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 14 Comments »

Trump-Supported Drive In Churches Face Legal Opposition

April 16th, 2020

Drive-in churches are springing up everywhere in lieu of regular church service, and local governments are shutting them down just as quickly. Now the Trump DOJ is stepping in - to defend the churchgoers. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 30 Comments »

Church and State Collide During Easter Services

April 15th, 2020

Despite stay-at-home orders designed to stop the spread of coronavirus, many churches held in-person Easter services this weekend, potentially putting the lives of attendees and their loved ones at risk. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 19 Comments »

As Global Death Toll Mounts, Churches Choose God Over Science

March 25th, 2020

As we try to stop the spread of coronavirus, some church leaders are defying the mandatory quarantine laws and gathering their congregation on Sunday as usual, suggesting that they have a God-given exception to the rule. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Life and Death | 38 Comments »

Defying Public Health Experts, Some Churches Refuse to Close

March 18th, 2020

During the current pandemic, the CDC recommends that we avoid gatherings of 10 or more people to help curb the spread of the deadly coronavirus. Some church leaders are pushing back, insisting God's door never closes. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Life and Death | 160 Comments »

Report Predicts 35 Million Christian Youth Will Leave Faith by 2050

October 1st, 2019

A new report from two Christian organizations shows that Millennials are leaving Christianity in droves and calling it "the largest single generational loss of faith in American history." Continue Reading »

Posted in: Christian | 43 Comments »

Are Evangelicals Responsible for LGBT Skepticism of Religion?

June 14th, 2019

The Pew Research Center's Religious Landscape Study found that LGBT adults are losing their religion. Is a lack of Evangelical acceptance driving LGBT adults away from church pews, or is it something else? Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Christian | 158 Comments »

How One Church Sign Is Changing Hearts and Minds

June 11th, 2019

The Clackamas United Church of Christ in Milwaukee, Oregon has managed to unite Muslims, African Americans, the LGBT community, and many more groups with positive messages on a roadside sign. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Progressive Spirituality, Christian | 52 Comments »

Taking Jesus Online: Churches Adapt in the Digital Age

May 15th, 2019

Life in the digital age revolves around smartphones and internet connections. Now some tech-savvy churches are using unique approaches to capitalize on our digital dependence. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Science & Technology | 23 Comments »

Bringing God to Gamers: Video Game-Obsessed Preacher Gains Online Following

July 31st, 2018

Video game preaching is taking the world of online gaming by storm, with some individuals gaining thousands of followers. Now the question becomes: will the future of worship involve sitting on a couch? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Science & Technology, Christian | 8 Comments »

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